Lemon Cookies II

1. 1

   Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.

2. 2

   Add sugar and lemon peel, beating well.

3. 3

   Add egg, vanilla extract, and salt.

4. 4

   Continue beating until well blended.

5. 5

   Gradually add flour, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half.

7. 7

   Wrap each half in plastic nd refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to an 1 hour.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375F.

9. 9

   On a floured pastry cloth or well floured surface, roll out half of the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.

10. 10

    Gather scraps and reroll until all dough is used.

11. 11

    Place cut cookies on ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.

12. 12

    Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

13. 13

    Transfer to a rack and cool 30 minutes.

14. 14

    Sift powdered sugar over cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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